PREMIUM Sacred wetlands, initiation songs at risk as Bukusu circumcision season begins News Just now

But as the season approaches, Bukusu elders and traditional circumcisers are raising concerns about threats to the cultural practices surrounding the centuries-old rite, including the destruction of sacred wetlands, forced circumcision and the growing use of traditional initiation songs in political campaigns.

Elders raise concerns about threats to the cultural practice, including destruction of sacred wetlands and use of traditional initiation songs in political campaigns.

Bukusu elder John Sululu and traditional circumciser Leonard Wekesa criticised politicians for using sacred Bukusu circumcision songs during political rallies saying the practice diminishes the dignity of the ceremony.